Accounts Payable Officer

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Are you fast, accurate, and enjoy working in a small team? Then this is for you.

CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Apply today and be part of our future success story.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your hours will be 8 am - 5 pm based at our Head Office at Eagle Farm - free parking included. We are not offering WFH or flexible hours so please only apply if you enjoy working in an office enjoying daily interactions with a great team (well, hopefully you will think we are), and the commute makes sense for you.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate and efficient accounts payable services that support the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of CMC and its related entities.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, Finance team, and operational project staff, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with company procedures, legal obligations, and alignment with CMC's values.

• Entering and processing supplier invoices across multiple entities with accuracy and timeliness;
• Ensuring all invoices are properly authorised in line with company delegations and policies;
• Monitoring invoice workflows and follow up on outstanding approvals;
• Coordinating and preparing weekly payment batches, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to release;
• Generating payment files and uploading to the bank for processing;
• Distributing remittance advices and resolving payment related queries;
• Processing other payment types including Petty Cash, Expense Reimbursements, and Corporate Credit Cards, ensuring adherence to policy and accurate coding;
• Obtaining and processing credit notes as required.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, can work autonomously with urgency, has keen attention to detail, and has the ability to process a high volume of invoices, efficiently and precisely.

If you already have experience in a similar position in civil construction, this will be highly regarded as would a Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in accounts processing;
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and data entry accuracy;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve discrepancies effectively;
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment;
• Good verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels;
• Strong time management skills, with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and exposure to financial software systems.

If you enjoy managing your own workload while being supported by a great team and work culture, please apply now by submitting your resume.

We are recruiting right now so don't delay We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace. However, please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Therefore you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please – CVs and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.